I recently had the pleasure of meeting a longtime virtual friend in person just as he is self-publishing his epic travel book, Forks: A Quest for Culture, Cuisine and Connection. Allan Karl is a naturally vibrant explorer of roads, continents, people, and cuisine. His full-color book reflects this vibrance with photos of the people he […]

I have a Trader Joe’s, a Sprouts, a Ralphs, Vonns, and a dozen other grocery stories in my neighborhood, but my favorite place to shop is in Imperial Beach a half-hour down the highway near Tijuana. It’s not just for the slow-baked and deliciously-spiced whole chicken, the tangy ceviche, the fresh fruits and vegetables, the […]